Description
Antialkidas Nikephoros, circa 130-120 BC. AR drachm, 2.45 gr., 19 mm.
Obv: ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΝΙΚΗΦΟΡΟΥ ΑΝΤΙΑΛΚΙΔΟΥ; diademed and draped bust of Antialkidas to the right.
Rev: Karoshti legend: maharajasa jayadharasa Amtialikidasa; Zeus Nikephoros enthroned to the left, holding Nike with wreath on his outstretched right hand; to the left: protome of elephant to the right, below throne: monogram.
Ref: Bopearacchi 9A; Mitchener 275b. Ex Giessener Münzhandlung 89 (1998), lot 301.
Nearly extremely fine.
A beautiful and realistic portrait of Antialkides
